Today's Library Hours

Benu provides a gorgeously illustrated presentation of the running order of one of Lee’s 33‐course tasting menus, providing access to all the drama and pace of Benu’s kitchen and dining room. Forewords by Thomas Keller and David Chang are accompanied by additional short prose and photo essays by Lee, detailing the cultural influences, inspirations, and motivations behind his East‐meets‐West approach.

Noun: That figure of speech which consists in the substitution of a word or expression of comparatively favourable implication or less unpleasant associations, instead of the harsher or more offensive one that would more precisely designate what is intended.

Example:

"A few shelves missing from their library" is a euphemism that I have not heard before used to describe a person who is 'not very smart' similar to "isn't firing on all cylinders".

Can you imagine using a computer without a monitor? How would you know where to click, where to type or what images your screen should be showing? These challenges are very real for people who are blind and visually impaired. Most of us have never considered how we would use a computer, let alone the internet without sight.

Commuter Challenge: Alternatives to Driving

Friday, May 29, 2015

The first week of June is full of events that remind us to respect the environment. It all starts off with Canadian Environment Week (May 31-June 6) and the week-long, Canada-wide, sustainable transportation competition called the Commuter Challenge. Also, World Environment Day takes place on June 5, which is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment.
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Community Engagement Service Learning

Monday, May 25, 2015

The goal of Community Engagement Service Learning is to provide graduates, with the skills and tools they need to successfully engage in the community, to build positive relationships, broaden learning, enhance their personal and social responsibility for sustainable practices and demonstrate strong intercultural skills. >> Read More

EBSCOhost eBooks at RRC Library

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Everyday Red River students log into EBSCOhost, unaware that in addition to databases with thousands of articles, it also has a library of eBooks waiting for future readers. 1. Go to our library homepage 2. Under our sidebar asking 'What Would You Like to Do?' click on 'Search EBSCOhost' 3. Login with your username and password 4. Choose EBSCOhost eBooks. >> Read More